Zumba, Product Reviews

Been a while, sorry about that. Busy as usual..One of the activities I have been occupied with is of course, Zumba. I was therefore, ecstatic to read about the many benefits of Latin Dance, and specifically, Zumba, in this month's Prevention Magazine. They ran an article on the different types of dance fitness crazes of late and the benefits...The area that Latin Dance/Zumba targets the most: Front and side back and abs! YES! I can tell you that is true by seeing the nicely defined obliques and tranvers abs I have acquired from regular Zumba. Prevention reminds us that it is these muscles that not only makes us look good in a bikini, but support our spine and building a stronger core improves our posture. I find poor posture is a problem for young and old alike (think that slouching teen you know or of course, how we tend to shrink and the rounded shoulder problem as we age). Yes, Prevention says, a good beat gets practically anyone moving and..."moving to music subtracts stress and ads joy. You're not (hopefully) watching the clock...you're out meeting people; it's entertainment. (and beleive me, i can be very entertaining, ask my students :) "Dance is a total body workout that has all the benefits of a long run or elliptical (although certainly not as torturous or boring) and then some"...a one hour class can burn as much as 400 calories (I have evidence that at my class it averages somewhere about 550) You'll also tone EVERY muscle in your body, improve balance, and boost brainpower." Again, I can attest to all of that! And you have seen those Dancing with the Stars body transformations...need i say more? Check out zumba.com to find a class near you and if you're near me, come to mine!

PRODUCT REVIEWS:

Revolution Ab Cuts: You know the one that Kendra Wilkinson is endorsing, although not in ads, but speaking about her success with it on talk shows (yes, she is paid to do that, sneaky, huh?) I got it at a super discount so thought i would try it.
Experiment: I have been taking it 2 pills, three times a day with meals.
What's in it: It was the stuff that i was buying in supplements anyway (ones that are not cheap by the way) It says an 800mg serving of the following: CLA, GLA, ALA, EPA, DHA, Sesame Oil and Vitamin E. So it's not one of those supplements with caffeine added to boost metabolism. If you have read the Perricone Prescription, these are many of the supplements he says to take to burn fat, boost metabolism, slow aging, etc. Question is the dosage: is roughly 100 mg per ingredient listed enough? 3x a day, yes i would say.
Company Claim: Targets mid-section, butt, and stomach fat.

RESULTS: Been taking it since March 1. Went on vacation and ate healthily, but not in moderation. Besides one week of vacation, have been limiting alcohol intake. When i got back from vacation, the scale was 2 lbs less than when i left! That was good news. Remember, i exercise regularly, and watch what i eat, but keep in mind i do have slip up days. So, i would have to say that i do like this supplement, but it is pricey (about $40-50 for 120 pills, 3-6 per day). The bottle is almost gone. I would say it has helped, but watching what you eat and limiting sugar and salt intake would help probably in same way. BOTTOM LINE: When ingredients listed are on sale or ab cuts is on sale, buy it. Otherwise, save your money!

Spray Tanning: A perfect, safe way to get a nice bronze coloring to kick off the season. MUST GET IT sprayed on by a person, not a machine! They will match the shade to your skin tone and spray it on precisely, no streaks! Lasts 10-12 days...Try Envious Bronze if you live in Maine. www.enviousbronze.com LOVED MINE.

Evercleanse Detox/3 Step Colon Cleanse System: Bought this at Rite Aid for $17 (originally $44)
Pros: A detox system that you don't need to dramatically change your ordinary diet.

System: 3 parts: Colon Health tablets, a fiber powder you drink, and pro-biotics tablet.

Claim: Increases nutritional absorption, decreases appetite, gentle, removes pathogenic bacteria, increases vitality, helps remove toxins in the intestinal track, increases good bowel movements, helps you lose weight. Cleanse, detox, and replenish, maintain a healthy digestive system.

RESULTS: Definitely don't waste your money. I felt constipated and or gassy when i took this. Did not decrease my appetite in the least.
I do feel energetic, but i attribute this to my regular routine of exercise and healthy eating! That's all you need. Your body will clean itself out! PLENTY OF COLD ICED LEMON WATER IS THE KEY!!

Hope this helps! Have a great day!!